Sleepers

Sleepers is dominated by intense negative emotions, reflecting its dark and traumatic narrative. Anger is the most prominent emotion, fueled by the horrific abuse suffered by the protagonists and their subsequent quest for revenge. Sadness and Anxiety are also very high, stemming from the lost innocence, the enduring trauma, and the constant tension of the legal battle. Fear and Disturbing elements are central to conveying the brutality of the reform school, while Empathy is strongly evoked for the victims. Melancholy underscores the film's somber tone, and Anticipation builds as the audience awaits the outcome of the tense trial.